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\n Phishing & Email Safety<\/span>\n

What to Do If You Clicked a Phishing Link<\/h1>\n

\n If you clicked a suspicious link, do not panic. What you should do next depends on whether you only opened the link, entered information, downloaded a file, or noticed unusual account activity.\n <\/p>\n

\n This guide explains what to do if you clicked a phishing link, whether you only opened the page, entered your password, downloaded a file, or clicked from your phone.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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Quick Answer<\/h2>\n

\n If you clicked a phishing link, close the page immediately<\/strong>, do not enter any information, and avoid downloading anything. If you entered your password, change it from the official website or app, enable two-factor authentication, and check your account activity.\n <\/p>\n

\n The safest answer to what to do if you clicked a phishing link is to stop interacting with the page, secure any exposed account, and check for suspicious activity.\n <\/p>\n\n

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First rule<\/h3>\n

\n Do not use the link again. Open the real website manually by typing the address into your browser or using the official app.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n If you are not sure whether the original message was fake, read our guide on how to spot a phishing email<\/a> before interacting with similar messages again.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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What to Do If You Clicked a Phishing Link: Emergency Checklist<\/h2>\n

\n Use this quick checklist if you are worried after clicking a suspicious link.\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n 1. Close the page<\/strong>\n Do not keep interacting with the suspicious website.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n 2. Do not enter details<\/strong>\n Avoid typing passwords, codes, card details, or personal information.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n 3. Check the real account<\/strong>\n Open the official app or website directly and review recent activity.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n 4. Change passwords if needed<\/strong>\n If you entered a password, change it immediately from the real website.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n 5. Enable 2FA<\/strong>\n Turn on two-factor authentication to make account access harder for attackers.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n 6. Watch for follow-up scams<\/strong>\n Scammers may send more messages after you interact with one link.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n You can also visit our online safety tools<\/a> page for simple checklists and safety resources.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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If You Clicked the Link but Entered Nothing<\/h2>\n

\n If you only opened the link and did not type anything, download anything, or give permission to anything, the risk is usually lower. Still, you should stay careful.\n <\/p>\n\n

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What to do<\/h3>\n

\n Close the tab, clear the suspicious page from your browser history if needed, and check the official account separately. Do not return to the link to \u201ctest\u201d it again.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Some phishing pages are designed mainly to collect information. Others may try to scare you into acting fast. If the page asked you to log in, update payment details, verify your account, or install something, treat it as suspicious.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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If You Entered Your Password<\/h2>\n

\n If you typed your password into a suspicious website, act quickly. The attacker may try to use that password immediately.\n <\/p>\n\n

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Do this<\/h3>\n